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The hinge system allows the door to be removed
while the dishwasher remains installed. Each
hinge system is comprised of an offset leg and
hinge arm. The offset leg is part of the tub and is
not a replaceable part.
Information on door removal can be found at
Door Removal
, under
Door
later in this section.
There are four leveling legs located on the base
rails of the dishwasher.
To access the level legs, remove the toe kick
and insulation (some models). To raise the
dishwasher, turn the level legs clockwise (CW).
If a leveling leg will not keep the dishwasher
level because the support rail is stripped, the
dishwasher may be repaired by using two
WR01X10044 nuts and WD12X10417 leveling
legs if needed. Place one nut on the leg
and install the new leg onto the dishwasher
damaged frame. Use the bottom nut to level the
dishwasher. When it is level, use the remaining
nut on the top to firmly secure the leg to the base
rail or frame.
The door balance system is comprised of springs,
cable assemblies, rollers, retaining clip and hinge
arms.
The spring is adjustable as it attaches to the rear
of the leg base assembly. There are two holes
in the leg and factory setting on a support screw.
Higher connection on the rear frame on the leg
causes more tension on the spring. The spring
connects to a cable which connects to the hinge
arm using a roller as a tensioner.
Optional location for rear Level Leg
Spring
Cable
Assembly
Roller
Hinge Arm
Retaining Clip
Tension
Adjustment
Factory
Setting
Hinge Arm
Offset Leg
2.
1.
Tighten top nut to
make leg secure
Use bottom nut to
level the dishwasher
Leveling Legs
Door Springs and Cables
Structure Hinges
Door Balance System
